I was born with a lazy eye and astigmatism. The first four years of my life I wondered around half blind until I got glasses. This opened up a whole new world when I could see. It also put me behind developmentally. I was the slowest or at the bottom in all my classes at school when I was in first and second grade. One year I received an award for reading 1,000 books to my mom and older sisters. The next closest person read only 400 books. I can read today because of my caring family and wonderful teachers.

    The second miracle is several years ago I received an Ipod for Christmas. What a blessing it was for me. A few Christmases later I received a smart phone. This allows me to listen to many books each week while I am at work. I have listened to over 300 books and counting. I have always struggled with sitting down and reading the words on the pages of books. Now I can read many amazing books while I am moving around. Find what works for you, then go for it. Enjoy learning. If you can read a book thank a teacher, In my case I will also thank my mom and sisters.